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Supermarket giant Asda has announced it is extending the opening times of some of its stores which were previosuly reduced as the coronavirus lockdown began.

Its CEO Roger Burnley issued a statement to customers this afternoon informing them of the new hours and a number of other changes.

In his update he stressed how his stores have been working to ensure vulnerable customers who can’t get out have been able to get their shopping done.

Asda is introducing a volunteer shopping card. Customers can buy these shopping cards online, top up and give to their family member, friend, or NHS volunteer to pay for their shopping without the hassle of using cash or bank cards.

He also states Asda has expanded its home shopping operation to make as many slots as possible available including an additional 300,000 slots with more being added soon.

We've rounded-up the full list of changes below:

Volunteer shopping card

The volunteer shopping card is aimed to help the many people self-isolating and unable to go out to buy their shopping.

With the support of millions of volunteers, Asda hopes be able to make sure these vulnerable customers have access to their shopping essentials.

Customers can buy these shopping cards online, top up and give to their family member, friend, or NHS volunteer to pay for their shopping without the hassle of using cash or bank cards.

This also promotes a contactless way of shopping, essential for reducing risk to our self-isolating customers.